Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast GameCube
Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
view
per page
  1. Media and Games Online Network
    89
    State of the art graphics, stereo sound, and excellent gameplay.
  2. Armchair Empire
    89
    Graphics and sound are, in a word, wonderful.
  3. Game Informer
    88
    A step down from the PC's version, due to the fact that you just can't scroll through the Force Powers fast enough. [Jan 2003, p.101]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. Nintendojo
    85
    The closest thing to being a Jedi simulator that’s available on the console market.
  5. GameBiz
    85
    It provides a good solid story, heaps of weapons to choose from and a good challenge.
  6. Gaming Age
    83
    The mix of ranged and hand-to-hand combat is smooth, deep and satisfyingly challenging.
  7. GameSpot
    82
    The game's strong points--especially its combat--overshadow whatever problems Jedi Outcast may have early on.
  8. GameCube Europe
    80
    This is a good game, wielding a light saber is really cool, but because first-impressions are so bad, some may be tempted to return it before they even get they’re hands on a lightsaber.
  9. GameZone
    78
    Like people, this game has its share of problems, but once you get to know it, you'll likely find that it's a game worth spending time with.
  10. GameSpy
    76
    A respectable effort, but disappointing reminder that when you swap content from platform to platform, something often gets lost in the transition.
  11. Nintendo Power
    74
    Otherworldly technology and techno-eerie sounds are among the touches that elevate this FPS above many others. [Jan 2003, p.173]
    All this publication's reviews
  12. IGN
    72
    The framerate is erratic and constantly alternates between smooth and choppy, further complicating the already clunky control system.
  13. Electric Playground
    70
    While the PC version of Jedi Outcast blows the GameCube version out of the water, this is still a very good shooter with a lot to offer Nintendophiles, despite the disappointments.
  14. Nintendophiles
    65
    A tedious adventure ridden with pointless, almost "Resident Evil"-esque puzzles.
  15. GamerWeb Nintendo
    60
    The graphics are average at best, the control has issues, the load times are nearly unbearable and the constant one-hit deaths will really get on your nerves.
  16. NintendoWorldReport
    60
    A pretty terrible port of an excellent PC title. The trick to enjoying the GameCube incarnation will be coming to terms with the control and graphic inadequacies.
  17. GamePro
    60
    Take note, game developers: Loading and re-loading does not a fun play experience make. Give us quick-saving or give us death.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. BenW.
    5
    The only good part about this game was the multiplayer. It was amusing to be a stormtrooper or an overweight rebel captain running around with a lightsaber and force powers. But one player STUNK! The camera cortrol was horrible and the story was boring. You could die too easily also. It was also too dark and i couldn't adjust the brightness. The graphics were the only good part of single-player. If you want a good Jedi game get Jedi Academy. Way better!… Full Review »
  2. ChrisM.
    10
    This game just expanded the experience a lot. There is a lot more components than I expected.
  3. MichelleP.
    4
    Well, the graphics are excellent. But the game control and camera...IS UNBEARABLE!
See all user reviews »